Valanciunas bids farewell to the NBA, what should I do with the Nuggets?

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This morning, Valanciunas had arrived in Greece and he really said goodbye to the NBA.

means that the Nuggets' crucial inside reinforcement operation has gone into nothing.

Originally, Valan should have served as Jokic's substitute, to reduce the burden on the latter, and to strengthen their weak bench.

But now, the only meaning of this deal to the Nuggets is probably the contract to clean up Sharichi?

Varan is a player with quite stable performance. He averaged 13.1 points and 9.3 rebounds per game so far in his career, and has averaged 2 double-double for five consecutive years. After being traded to the Kings this season, he averaged only 16.9 minutes per game, but he still scored 8.7 points and 7 rebounds, which is quite efficient.

But now, the Nuggets have to find another substitute center - it is said that the Lakers, Warriors and Nuggets are all struggling to pursue Horford.

Horford is 39 years old, averaging 9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game this season, with a three-point shooting percentage of 36.3%, and maintains a good condition.

Compared to Valan, Horford can do more things, and support and three-pointers are also reliable; but he is older after all, and the risk of decline is greater.

But at present, there seems to be no better choice in the free market?

Whether Tobu, Boucher, Landale, or even Biyongbo, there are many problems.

Torbu's performance has been getting worse in recent years, and he is always playing and stopping; Boucher is too thin and his confrontation is too poor; Langdale is generally relatively mediocre; Biyongbo only has defense and no offensive threat.

So, the basic salary that these people can fight for is basically the basic salary.

If the Nuggets want to compete for the championship, the second center should obviously not be just the basic salary.

So the Nuggets' first choice is of course Horford. His comprehensive attributes and experience are extremely precious after all.

After Valan gave up all his salary and left, he also freed up $10.4 million for the Nuggets. They can provide Horford with a more competitive offer - such as the Warriors, who can only get a basic salary.

In addition, if the Suns really buy out Bill, the Nuggets may also try to fight for him and provide insurance to the back line. After all, Murray's attendance is really hard to reassure.

But for now, Horford should still be the top priority.

His high-level support ability can continue the Nuggets offensive system and make the team play more coherent and smooth overall; the ability to expand space can also make other people play more comfortable.

As long as you do a good job of load management, it should be no problem to play for a full season.

For Horford, the Nuggets should also be a better choice.

This team has been successful and has Jokic, and the core lineup has been running-in for many years.

The Warriors are still having a headache about whether to renew the contract. As Curry gradually declines, the team's overall competitiveness is also declining;

The Lakers still need to be adjusted, Ayton has just arrived, and Doncic has just finished half a season with the Lakers, and the team has many variables.

If Horford still wants to enter the finals at the end of his career, the Nuggets are probably the most promising among these three companies.

And if the Nuggets ultimately fail to get Horford, they probably can only scratch the lottery from Tobble, Boucher, Langdale, and Biyonbo.

Or, continue to make transactions - such as Drummond of 76ers?

In short, the Nuggets' original plan has been disrupted and they have to take remedial measures as soon as possible.

It's impossible to end, and I'm wasting Jokic's peak for the year in vain, right?